Kancheepuram Adhi Kamatchiamman Temple

Kamcheepuram Adhi Kamatchiamman Temple is an amman shrine located at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] This temple is also called as Adhipeeta Parameswari Kalikambal Temple. This is located at the rear side of the Kamakshi Amman Temple.[2]

Primary deity

The primary deity Adhi Kamatchiamman is in padmasana sitting posture, facing south. The once existed primary deity of the temple is found in a separate shrine with the name Veeriyalakshmi.[1]

Specialities

In this temple the deity is found in the combination of sakthi and gnana. On her hands udukkai, a musical instrument, trishul and skull are found.[2]

Festivals

Navaratri is celebrated here, for 13 days, in a grand manner.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c அருள்மிகு ஆதிகாமாட்சி திருக்கோயில், தினமலர் கோயில்கள்
  2. ^ a b அருள்மிகு ஆதிபீடா பரமேஸ்வரி காளிகாம்பாள் திருக்கோயில், காஞ்சிபுரம்

12°50′31″N 79°42′08″E / 12.84192°N 79.70214°E / 12.84192; 79.70214

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